Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme Blog Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme Upon reading the transcript of the Sept. 15 court hearing re Vemma, which conveys the most unusual meanings that Vemma attributes to such common terms as customer, business opportunity, and…
Not Very Presidential, Guys Blog Not Very Presidential, Guys Allegations of misleading advertising and questionable products follow four GOP candidates into tonight’s debate.
Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light Blog Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light State moves closer to disclosing vital consumer complaints but there’s more work to be done.
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl Blog What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl The bottom line of selling this line of cosmetics is not as attractive as it appears.
Lanham Act Gets A Makeover Blog Lanham Act Gets A Makeover It took more than 12 years of litigation between Lexmark International and Static Control Components over toner and toner cartridges for the U.S. Supreme Court to quote these profound words…
Puffery – A Marketer’s Right To Lie Blog Puffery – A Marketer’s Right To Lie Ads can legally lie to you as long as the lie is so obvious an exaggeration that you know not to take it seriously.
What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls Blog What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls It may surprise you.
5 Takeaways from #NAD2021 Blog 5 Takeaways from #NAD2021 Checking in on the system of self-regulation in the ad industry.
‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ and the World of Wellness Influencers Blog ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ and the World of Wellness Influencers Cautionary stories like Belle Gibson’s are not unique.
MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA Blog MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA FTC using every arrow in its quiver to go after bad actors.
FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition Blog FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition Commission’s first open meeting with new chair brings action.
TINA.org Joins Fight over Michael Jackson Album Blog TINA.org Joins Fight over Michael Jackson Album Legal battle over Michael Jackson’s posthumous album may create “dangerous” precedent.
Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch Blog Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch TINA.org supports new rule that will beef up enforcement of #MadeinUSA.
Editorial and Sponsored Content: Whose Line Is It Anyway? Blog Editorial and Sponsored Content: Whose Line Is It Anyway? NAD decision regarding affiliate links sets a dangerous precedent for advertisers to manipulate editorial content.
Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer Blog Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer Though it makes for a fun guessing game.
What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection Blog What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection Arm consumers with X-ray vision to protect them from scams circulating on Facebook.
The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma Blog The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma Vemma settlement clarifies FTC’s position on what constitutes a legitimate MLM.
Help Support TINA.org’s Mission Blog Help Support TINA.org’s Mission We strive to keep ads honest for consumers and businesses alike.
It Won’t Look Like This When You Land Blog It Won’t Look Like This When You Land Spoiler: There’s no oceanside in Hartford, Connecticut.
Flexiblity is not Free Blog Flexiblity is not Free The math doesn’t add up in your favor at FlexShopper.com’s rental site.